After sitting out his country's opening encounter in Brazil, the 27-year-old is expected to do battle with the six Anfield representatives in the Three Lions squad.

There is work to do for Suarez in Sao Paulo too; La Celeste were stunned by a 3-1 defeat against Costa Rica at the weekend and must take points from their second Group D tie.

Carragher, who watched the Reds' No.7 at close quarters for two-and-a-half seasons as a teammate, believes the prolific forward is capable of making an immediate impact.

"Luis Suarez is different from most players in world football," the former centre-back commented on talkSPORT.

"He's a phenomenon; the mentality of him...he's a winner. I know what type of character he is - he will go at it full throttle, running around harrying people and trying things. That's what makes him such a great player."